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When does trading go outside the lines?

Marketplace  Mon, 10/19/2009 - 15:05

The Justice Department says it has busted the biggest-ever insider trading ring involving hedge funds. But how will it prove its case?

There's a gray area between legitimate investing and illegal trading. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Is EU offer to poor countries enough?

Marketplace  Thu, 09/10/2009 - 11:02

The European Union may offer nearly $22 billion a year by 2020 to developing nations to fight global warming and sing on to a climate change treaty.

Is it an offer too good to refuse? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Financial industry tries image revamp

Marketplace  Thu, 06/25/2009 - 10:46

The financial services industry hopes to quell criticism with an aggressive retooling of its damaged image.

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Citi's pay increase plan raises eyebrows

Marketplace  Wed, 06/24/2009 - 10:39

Citigroup, which accepted two infusions of TARP money, wants to raise some of its employees' base salaries by as much as 50 percent.

The pay increase is meant to compensate for reduced bonuses. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Battle brewing to make United planes

Marketplace  Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:53

United Airlines is taking advantage of low prices in a down economy. The airline wants to add 150 planes to its fleet, and has asked two manufacturers to come up with the best price.

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

How markets affect the consumer

Marketplace  Wed, 05/13/2009 - 15:03

Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the American economy, so news of falling retail sales isn't exactly good.

Ashley Milne-Tyte explores how economic indicators are affecting the way we shop.


 

More mass transit users, less funding

Marketplace  Thu, 05/07/2009 - 11:10

Cities across the country are experiencing increasing ridership on public transportation just as funding dries up.

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Staying home not easy for sick workers

Marketplace  Thu, 04/30/2009 - 10:46

President Obama says stopping the swine flu from spreading can be as easy as staying home from work if you're sick.

But for some employees, that's easier said than done. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Lean times for savers likely to continue

Marketplace  Tue, 04/28/2009 - 11:25

Rates of interest on savings accounts have fallen along with the federal funds rate. As Ashley Milne-Tyte reports, savers are likely to face more lean times.


 

Deal may reduce auto workers' benefits

Marketplace  Mon, 04/27/2009 - 12:24

The United Auto Workers has reached a tentative agreement with Chrysler. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports on how auto workers' benefits will be impacted after negotiating is over.